GOOD EATS & TRAVEL
Where to Eat Sushi in Charlotte. Over 20 Scoop Picks
In Charlotte, we are spoiled with choice when it...
Where to Find GLUTEN-FREE Meals in Charlotte ~ Our 2025 Update
Whatever your reason for eating gluten-free might be, if...
January ’25 Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events & Food News
Ring in the New Year by exploring the newest...
ScoopEats: The best salads in #LKN
When the weather gets this hot, I want something  fresh, flavorful and filling. I like a grilled chicken salad as much as the next girl, but you can't eat that every day. Lucky for me (and for you), our local restaurants have...
scoopSHOPS for Unique Finds at Local Charlotte Farmers Markets
Everyone knows to head to the farmers market to get fresh local produce, but most Charlotte Farmers Markets offer way more than just tomatoes. Here are some unique finds at a few local markets you can check out this...
Our Picks for Best Desserts in Charlotte
Have a vicious sweet tooth? You're not alone! No meal is complete without a little something sweet. There's something oh so satisfying and sinful about a good dessert. Whether you like freshly baked cookies, a warm gooey melt in...
Block & Grinder Opens at Langtree – $25 Gift Card for one lucky scoopTheLake reader
Charlotte's favorite butcher shop turned specialty restaurant opened its doors at Langtree in Mooresville  last week. Block & Grinder opened in Charlotte in 2013 with the concept of "everything under one roof" bringing high quality meats from the butcher block...
What’s New at the Ru? #scoopEATS
Pretty sure RuRu's Tacos & Tequila is already on your radar as our pick (and everyone's pick) for one of the QC's best patios. Not sure if you've thought of RuRu's for lunch - their Buy 2, Bet 1...
Grilling Outdoors with Dad, and the Perfect Dad’s Day Backyard BBQ Recipe
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It's official ~ no matter what the calendar says, summer grilling season is officially here! I've never been a master griller, but there's not much better than sitting outside having a...
Savor: Healthy and Delicious Delivered to your Door, with $25 off for ScoopTheLake readers
We all want to eat healthy, support local farms and reduce our carbon footprint. But when dinner time rolls around, do you find yourself picking up Chick-Fil-A for the family instead of standing in the  grocery line at Whole...
Our picks for the Best Salads in Charlotte
Maybe it's the refreshing lightness during warmer temps, or the threat promise of bikini season just around the corner. Whatever the reason, there is nothing quite like a good salad in the summer. Charlotte has definitely amped up its...
20 Easy Low-Carb Dinner Recipes.
It's not that we think all carbohydrates are evil, at least not the complex and non-processed carbs. Carbs are an excellent source of fuel for your body and your brain ~ they are not an irreplaceable source, but an...
Vacay Packing Part I. European Vacations, Big Cities and Places You Can’t Wear Shorts.
With the dollar's strength vs the euro, and the airline and hotel deals that abounded for summer, it seems many scoop readers are planning big-time trips to Europe, and several have written asking for packing advice. Since virtual shopping...
What to do with all those Blueberries? 15 Minute Blueberry Chia Jam
This week’s recipe for you to use all those beautiful blueberries you are getting at the Farmer's Market and from The Produce Box is brought to you by Kate of PUPPIES AND BRUNCH.
When I was a kid we spent every...
Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese and Popsicles. Perfect Summer Holiday Recipes
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There are some foods that just scream summer to me, like Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese, and Popsicles.
Growing up, my family always spent summer holidays at Lake Lanier in Georgia. How...